Joseph Pearce’s

23 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA

Telephone 0131 556 4140
Bar open Sun–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri/Sat 11am–1am
Food served Mon–Thu 11am–3pm, 5–9.30pm; Fri/Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–9pm
Average price £14 (lunch); £14 (evening meal)
Email
Website www.bodabar.com

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

Hardened patriots might lament this venerable old boozer’s transformation from dingy haven to high-end Swedish ϋber-pub, but only the most misanthropic skinflint can really resent its success. Indeed, JP’s has an uncanny knack of catering to wildly different ages and demographics: in the daytime children are welcome, yet safely confined to the toy-and-games filled upper level, while in the evenings the whole place, and the outside tables, become excellent spots to watch the trendier end of the world drift by. The Caledonavian menu is well worth sampling, with the steak brunch, complete with rosti and haggis, particularly tempting. Meanwhile those wanting to go the full Wallander route might be tempted by stroganoff meatballs with hasselback potatoes, washed down with a Nils Oscar God Lager. Skol!

High point: Genuinely welcoming to all
Low point: Plenty of kronor required: it's not cheap

Number of wines sold by the glass: 15
Private dining: 45 (Sun–Thu only)
Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables, Live music, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Folk blues and lighter alternative music, with more electronic sounds on Fri and Sat evening
Capacity: 150 (60 seated)
Largest group: 150 (60 seated)
Open since: 2008
House wine: £13.30 per bottle

Event times

Father's Day Barbecue

Celebrate the old man in the manliest of manners: with a giant pit of flames and hunks of sizzling meat.

Thu 13 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed / 0131 556 4140

Joseph Pearce’s Father's Day Barbecue

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Comments & ratings

4. Em Rider – 1 May 2010, 9:29am Joseph Pearce’s Report: Really good place to go if you've got small children, as there is a toy corner and a couch (ideal for feeding etc). However, the food is not great - a lot of Swedish influenced dishes, but not to everyones taste. The food and drink are both very very expensive! Expect to pay a premium! The pancakes are disappointingly poor value for money, whereas the burger is huge, but at nearly £11 you would expect it to be. The staff are so friendly, they really are a great credit to this place. A mixed review really, not good for food, but a nice place to pop in for a grown-up chat and a drink while the kids play.

3. McD's – 23 Oct 2009, 1:01pm Joseph Pearce’s Report

love it love it love it! but way too popular. Go away crowds so i can get a seat again!

the only thing that i would change is ..... the coffee. everytime i go and order one i take a sip and am disappointed. everything else is perfect except the watery, usually not hot enough, lacking in flavour coffee. please please please get some lovely strong creamy coffee and pearce's would be heaven!

2. cp123 – 18 Aug 2009, 9:40pm Report: Overpriced drinks & ikeaesque food. Not for me.

1. Morna – 25 May 2009, 11:57am Joseph Pearce’s Report

Lovely food, really sweet menus (disney books with the menu inside) & a nice whimsical mish-mash of furniture & decorations.

Only downside was that we went for a hungover lunch & were surrounded by kids playing. Our hangovers couldn't really take it! But it was really busy & probably our fault for sitting near the cuddly toys....

Average rating 3.5/5 from 3 reviews of Joseph Pearce’s.

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